Geography of Mount Sinai
Geography of Mount Sinai: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mount Sinai
Wadi Musa is 152 mi to the north-east, Petra is 152 mi to the north-east, Cairo International Airport is 189 mi to the north-west and Cairo is 195 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 28°32′21.1″N 33°58′30″E (28.5392, 33.975)
Quick facts about Mount Sinai
Summary
Mount Sinai is a mountain in Egypt. Mount Sinai is a mountain known as a pilgrimage summit in the Sinai. It sits at 7.497 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 58°F (15°C) in Mount Sinai with partly cloudy. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 53°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Mount Sinai is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 32°F.
The closest major airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 189 mi away. Nearby highlights include Petra, Historic Cairo, Nile River and Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 7.6°F below the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Mount Sinai today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Mount Sinai month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 32° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 32° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 36° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 45° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 51° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 79° | 58° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 80° | 59° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 81° | 61° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 78° | 57° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 69° | 51° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 60° | 42° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 51° | 34° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Sinai?
Mount Sinai is a mountain in Egypt. Its coordinates are 28.5392, 33.975. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Mount Sinai right now?
It is currently 58°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 67% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Sinai?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Sinai, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Sinai in?
Mount Sinai observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:43 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Sinai?
The closest airports are Cairo International Airport (CAI), 189 mi away and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 246 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Sinai?
Popular options include Petra, Historic Cairo, Nile River, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields, Pyramids of Giza and Valley of the Kings.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 10:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
